[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Quickbeam on Chicago craigslist

2010-07-21 Thread Philip Williamson
Plus the headtube looks shorter than my 60cm. http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/3893778223/ Maybe the same... definitely not a 62. philip 97128 On Jul 21, 3:57 pm, Mojo wrote: > This one is especially rare since Rivendell only made 60 and 62cm > frames > > On Jul 21, 2:05 pm, jlvota

[RBW] Re: Truly Scary Ride

2010-07-21 Thread Philip Williamson
Amazing story - I'm glad your friend is the kind of guy to give shelter to a ragged stranger, too! philip 97128 On Jul 21, 5:31 pm, MichaelH wrote: > I have been riding for 30 years, and can't remember being quite as > anxious on a bicycle as I was today.  Of course there are those > moments wh

[RBW] Riding the STP on my Saluki: A Report

2010-07-21 Thread Rob Harrison
I rode the STP this past weekend on my Saluki. The STP covers a bit over 200 miles on mostly beautiful back roads, a few sections of annoyingly high traffic highways, and one Rail-to-Trail path, from Seattle to Portland. It's one of the largest rides in the US, with a limit of 10,000 regist

[RBW] Re: Shorts--MUSA alternatives

2010-07-21 Thread Greg
I'm also a fan of the Patagonia Rock Guide shorts. Commute in them nearly every day. Love the Pata. Gi2's as well. OR Rapid Short is stretchy like the Rock's but lighter. Pata. Thrift Short is kinda like the Boosucker...only made of 65% poly amd 35% org.cottonPuckered finish. Favorite knickers

[RBW] Another Riv on e-bay 58 cm Rambouillet

2010-07-21 Thread Bruce Baker
http://cgi.ebay.com/RIVENDELL-RAMBOULLIET-58cm-/110562517394?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item19be0a2192 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscrib

[RBW] Re: Bleriot built-ish!

2010-07-21 Thread Andreas
Wow! You are fast! I was just wondering if it had safely arrived and there it is built up. Looking great. Nice built with smart selection of parts. Wish you many happy miles on a great bike. Tailwinds, Andreas PS: Justin was an absolute pleasure to deal with. On Jul 21, 5:06 pm, Justin August

[RBW] Re: Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread Johnnymac
Ginz - I'm also a Grip King convert, don't miss the clips at all. John On Jul 21, 9:56 am, Ginz wrote: > Took my first ride with a set of Grip Kings yesterday, thirty miles > after which I never felt better.  I may never go back to clips and > straps.  I learned that I like being able to put my

[RBW] Re: Truly Scary Ride

2010-07-21 Thread David T.
Bad luck to get caught out in a really bad storm. But in a way good luck, to live through an awe-inspiring display of nature and come out all right. Now if you didn’t have fenders, that would be truly frightening… -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Who's riding RAGBRAI?

2010-07-21 Thread Joe
I'm not riding this year. I rode it last year and saw a bunch of Rivendells. Joe in Iowa On Jul 21, 3:05 pm, Kelly wrote: > > Who else is riding Ragbrai?   I'm hoping to see quite a few Rivendells > on the ride.  Any last minute suggestions from veteran Ragbrai riders? > Thanks, and I'll see yo

[RBW] Re: Rivendell as a beater bike?

2010-07-21 Thread i.e.
> I only like to own one of something (banjo, lamp, > computer, bike, vacuum etc) but that one is usually pretty good. > > -Ray Me too, but I've gotta confess to owning five banjos! Isaac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Rivendell as a beater bike?

2010-07-21 Thread Way Rebb
> Just curious of how others treat their > rivendells? Are they really used to their full potential? Or locked > away shameless in the garage because of their face value? > > -Manny My Hillborne certainly isn't a beater. A beater implies I have a special occasion bike around. Fortunately since t

[RBW] Re: Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread Ginz
I have a set of pedals similar to the Sneaker Pedal and they are fun for cruising. However, I really do love the length of the Grip Kings. The aching in my arches ankles is completely gone as the Grip King prevents me from tipping my toes downward. I just didn't think I'd like the pedals quite th

[RBW] Re: Truly Scary Ride

2010-07-21 Thread JoelMatthews
Been a lot of extreme weather this summer. Sorry to hear you got caught in some of it. Thunderstorms are among the more dangerous things in nature. Got caught in one similar to yours. The disorienting water blinding you, the wind, the noise, lightning. Lot of bad stuff all at once. On Jul 21,

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam Hillborne

2010-07-21 Thread MichaelH
In the realm of fat tires, I haven't, fortunately, done an exhaustive survey, but I love my Avovet 38 mm(35 actual) cross tires - very comfortable on rough and dirt roads and they roll great on black top. Not sure how available they are any more. Michael On Jul 19, 9:49 am, EricP wrote: > Been

[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti Size 11 Shoes, Shimano Hybrid Pedals

2010-07-21 Thread Adam DeFayette
Also messed up that pedal link: http://www.rei.com/product/764688?preferredSku=7646880018&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-7646880018&mr:trackingCode=208A4FFE-FB85-DE11-B7F3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA On Jul 21, 8:49 pm, Adam DeFayette wrote: > Someone asked me the euro size of this s

[RBW] Re: Truly Scary Ride

2010-07-21 Thread EricP
Glad to hear you are okay. We had a storm earlier this week that gave us 70mph winds in spots. Was glad I was not out riding in that. Oh, and I'm impressed. Hardly ever can hit 20mph. Unless there is a good tail wind or downhill. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 21, 7:31 pm, MichaelH wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti Size 11 Shoes, Shimano Hybrid Pedals

2010-07-21 Thread Adam DeFayette
Someone asked me the euro size of this shoe. It's euro size 45. On Jul 21, 7:34 pm, Adam DeFayette wrote: > For Sale: > > ($150) Dromarti, Size 11 US, > Sportivo:http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_29_... > > ($50) Shimano A530 > Pedals:http://www.dromarti.com/ind

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam Hillborne - Update

2010-07-21 Thread EricP
Thankfully, my LBS happens to be the type of shop that carries Marathon Supreme 700x40. By the time I got there after work, the little bulge had grown. Not quite alarming, but close. And, yeah, I'm a worry-wart. A big "thank you" to Jim and Mongo (Mark) at Hiawatha Cyclery for quickly getting me

[RBW] Re: Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread Johnny Alien
I agree 100%. I like the sneaker pedals even more than the Grip Kings. Although the GK are nice as well. On Jul 21, 8:28 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > I used the GK for a while and then tried the Sneaker pedals upon > Keven's recommendation. Liked them even better and "discovered" they > are gripp

[RBW] Truly Scary Ride

2010-07-21 Thread MichaelH
I have been riding for 30 years, and can't remember being quite as anxious on a bicycle as I was today. Of course there are those moments when we are struggling up hill and a semi passes way too close; or dark is setting in and and we can hear a dog chasing behind; but I am talking about more prol

Re: [RBW] Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread Rene Sterental
I used the GK for a while and then tried the Sneaker pedals upon Keven's recommendation. Liked them even better and "discovered" they are grippier, wider and allow me to mut my foot anywhere. Also, I prefer the extra width (10.5 wide shoes) and don't need the extra lenght. Finally, the Sneaker peda

[RBW] Re: Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread EricP
I'm with Mike. Have both the GKs and RMX pedals. Personal preference is for the latter. Especially with Keens. They seem to stick to the bottom just a touch better. Not that the GKs are bad or anything. Just a personal preference. Like Bill, just used a small screwdriver to remove the dust ca

[RBW] Re: FS: garage sale 2.0

2010-07-21 Thread Joe Bunik
My bad!... "Greetings, RBW bunch!" apologia =- jb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubsc

[RBW] FS: garage sale 2.0

2010-07-21 Thread Joe Bunik
HiBobs Once again in an awkward binge/purge phase- and so I need to clear out the extra stuff (some nicer, some user) to pay off the debt. Shipping not included, paypal via the personal tab welcomed. Let me know if I am off in my prices. Some pics available now (on req), willing to provide more to

[RBW] Re: A double top tube Quickbeam

2010-07-21 Thread Philip Williamson
The Minoura Besso holder is good for mounting lights with no rack or fender. http://www.velo-orange.com/mibeliho.html I put one on my wife's 3 speed because her basket blocked any handlebar-mounted light. Philip Quickbeam in McMinnville On Jul 21, 10:05 am, qwzybug wrote: > I'm internet famous!

[RBW] FS: Dromarti Size 11 Shoes, Shimano Hybrid Pedals

2010-07-21 Thread Adam DeFayette
For Sale: ($150) Dromarti, Size 11 US, Sportivo: http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_29_13&products_id=15&zenid=1b12e3f323e8afe13c14d6dbce4ef223 ($50) Shimano A530 Pedals: http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_29_13&products_id=15&zenid=1b

[RBW] Re: Bleriot built-ish!

2010-07-21 Thread Erik C
Welcome to the Bleriot club. Awesome bike. I've enjoyed it immensely and its never let me down whether I was on the streets of Chicago to the gravel roads of rural Minnesota. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this g

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Quickbeam on Chicago craigslist

2010-07-21 Thread Mojo
This one is especially rare since Rivendell only made 60 and 62cm frames On Jul 21, 2:05 pm, jlvota wrote: > I have no affiliation with the seller, but it looks like a good bike > for those who may be interested: > > http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1855526368.html -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: Bleriot built-ish!

2010-07-21 Thread Esteban
Excellent! Congrats on your first day in Second Grade. I suppose you can always call in sick! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jul 21, 2:06 pm, Justin August wrote: > So the Bleriot from Andreas came today. Thankfully my super was around > to bring the package in. Very nice surprise coming up the

Re: [RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-21 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-07-21 at 16:34 -0400, J. Douglas Way wrote: > Here's a low-tech gizmo to measure the grade of the hill you're climbing: > > http://www.velimpex.com/inclinometer.htm > > Debbie and I have these on our Roadeos. Another way you can do this is to plot the piece of road you're intereste

[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-21 Thread Justin August
That frame went dirty cheap. I'm glad I had not been paying attention. I would ended up moving to a two-Riv house in a week! -Justin On Jul 21, 4:34 pm, "J. Douglas Way" wrote: >   Here's a low-tech gizmo to measure the grade of the hill you're climbing: > > http://www.velimpex.com/inclinometer

[RBW] Re: Who's riding RAGBRAI?

2010-07-21 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I have my Atlantis packed up with front and rear panniers, heading out the door in the morning on the ride to Sioux City. I think I'd be hard to miss on a loaded down banana yellow Atlantis... This will be my 25th year of doing it in one form or another, 15th previous times traveling self-containe

[RBW] Bleriot built-ish!

2010-07-21 Thread Justin August
So the Bleriot from Andreas came today. Thankfully my super was around to bring the package in. Very nice surprise coming up the stairs after putting a load of laundry in. I also got a package of odds n ends from Riv that I had been wanting. It's nice to ride a bike without racks and fenders on it!

Re: [RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-21 Thread J. Douglas Way
Here's a low-tech gizmo to measure the grade of the hill you're climbing: http://www.velimpex.com/inclinometer.htm Debbie and I have these on our Roadeos. Doug Boulder, CO On 7/21/10 1:23 PM, Michael Dakin wrote: On Jul 17, 10:55 am, William wrote: I am not sure how people know the grade o

[RBW] Re: bombadil and overloaded ahh

2010-07-21 Thread sjauch
Very nice! I'll be on the lookout for these two bikes. On Jul 21, 9:55 am, jamison brosseau wrote: > this is my first time sharing online photos so im a novice. hey just a > quick link to a few photos of my new bombadil, build will be finished > today, more photos later, and and overloaded AHH.  

[RBW] Re: Shorts--MUSA alternatives-More info

2010-07-21 Thread Michael_S
Thought I'd put a footnote on this topic. I bought a pair of Patagonia Rock Guide shorts. nicely made of course but a little tight in the hips for the size. They work fine w/out a padded liner but too tight with. The length is on the short side for me for bike shorts( I'm 71in.tall ). I then spent

[RBW] Who's riding RAGBRAI?

2010-07-21 Thread Kelly
I'm getting packed up for the drive out to Iowa and thought I'd ask, who's riding Ragbrai? This will be my first time riding Ragbrai, and I'm very excited. I'll be riding my orange Quickbeam, and this seems the best year to do it. The main two gearing combinations I'll be using are 40 x 15 and

[RBW] FS: 61cm Rivendell Quickbeam on Chicago craigslist

2010-07-21 Thread jlvota
I have no affiliation with the seller, but it looks like a good bike for those who may be interested: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1855526368.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: FS: Tweed Lil' Loafer

2010-07-21 Thread rcnute
Sold! Ryan On Jul 20, 9:32 pm, rcnute wrote: > Used but it's still in very good condition.  Includes rain cover.  It > looks like these are $120 new.  How does $85 plus shipping sound? > > Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: Timothy Lake S360

2010-07-21 Thread Calm54
I love Timonthy Lake. Great photos! On Jul 21, 6:48 am, Mike wrote: > > Are those the standard Marathons? > > Yeah, no SmartGuard or anything like that. I've been using them on my > commuter for the past year and a half. They say 700x40 but are really > more like 37. I also have a set of 700x47 t

[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-21 Thread Michael Dakin
On Jul 17, 10:55 am, William wrote: > I am not sure how people know the grade of a hill either, other than > just by eyeballing it. Some nice compasses have built-in clinometers (ex: Suunto MC-2). I don't typically cycle with mine but when I get curious it tags along! -Mike -- You received t

[RBW] Re: A double top tube Quickbeam

2010-07-21 Thread qwzybug
I'm internet famous! Or, my bike is, anyway. Next time someone's taking pictures I'll get out of the way of the real subject. (Am I jealous that my bike is better looking than me? Not at all.) Other fun facts: - Shimano 8-speed hub on the back - Sturmey generator/drum brake (lights are off right n

[RBW] Re: bombadil and overloaded ahh

2010-07-21 Thread Ginz
I wish my 48cm Hunq'a would come with the hard-shaped cutouts! That is very nice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send e

[RBW] Re: bombadil and overloaded ahh

2010-07-21 Thread jamison brosseau
the roads are pretty rough here, after years of riding skinny tired track bikes, i made the switch to these fatter tired rivs and couldn't be happier. there are also plenty of off road rides in queens staten island, the bronx and new jersey as well as upstate. these puffy tired bikes have lead me

RE: [RBW] Re: Mini Bike Tour Santa Barbara to San Diego

2010-07-21 Thread Joe Bartoe
Hey Manny, When will you be leaving Doheny in Dana Point? I might be able to catch up with you since I'm literally about 1/2 a mile up the hill from there. Joe > Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:30:45 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: Mini Bike Tour Santa Barbara to San Diego > From: manueljohnaco...@hotmai

[RBW] Re: bombadil and overloaded ahh

2010-07-21 Thread Michael_S
Nice bikes, the persimmon looks clear on my monitor. Nice heart shaped lug cut out too. Where are you going to ride that big Bomba in NYC... you must have big potholes huh? ~Mike~ On Jul 21, 6:57 am, jamison brosseau wrote: > i should add the bombadil is imron color persimmon, flat not metallic

[RBW] Re: Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread Mike
Glad you enjoy the pedals. Like you I found myself wishing the GKs were a little more grippy. I have some pedal studs for them that I need to install, I've just been lazy. Also I tried a pair of MKS RMX (sneaker pedals) and found I like them even more. I'll probably go back and forth a bit. I'll sa

Re: [RBW] Re: Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread Bruce
< wrote: > Took my first ride with a set of Grip Kings yesterday, thirty miles > after which I never felt better. I may never go back to clips and > straps. > Is anyone else a convert? A -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread Bill Connell
On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Ginz wrote: > Took my first ride with a set of Grip Kings yesterday, thirty miles > after which I never felt better.  I may never go back to clips and > straps.  I learned that I like being able to put my foot exactly where > I want it and I seem to want it father

[RBW] Re: Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread jamison brosseau
hey Ginz, im glad you like the pedals. jamison On Jul 21, 9:56 am, Ginz wrote: > Took my first ride with a set of Grip Kings yesterday, thirty miles > after which I never felt better.  I may never go back to clips and > straps.  I learned that I like being able to put my foot exactly where > I wa

[RBW] Re: Mini Bike Tour Santa Barbara to San Diego

2010-07-21 Thread rperks
lf you are passing through Ventura saturday morning then? we have our downtown farmers market until 12. I might be able to ride a bit, but saturday is when the inlaws visit to see the baby. if you are having mechanical issues my garage and tools can be open to assist as well. while in Carp visi

[RBW] Re: bombadil and overloaded ahh

2010-07-21 Thread jamison brosseau
i should add the bombadil is imron color persimmon, flat not metallic, it appears orange in the photos but is more of a smoked salmon pinky color. On Jul 21, 9:55 am, jamison brosseau wrote: > this is my first time sharing online photos so im a novice. hey just a > quick link to a few photos of m

[RBW] Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread Ginz
Took my first ride with a set of Grip Kings yesterday, thirty miles after which I never felt better. I may never go back to clips and straps. I learned that I like being able to put my foot exactly where I want it and I seem to want it father forward than with toe clips. No more pedal cages diggi

[RBW] bombadil and overloaded ahh

2010-07-21 Thread jamison brosseau
this is my first time sharing online photos so im a novice. hey just a quick link to a few photos of my new bombadil, build will be finished today, more photos later, and and overloaded AHH. The bombadil is a very typical riv build. thanks jamison http://tinyurl.com/284uzvl -- You received th

[RBW] Re: Timothy Lake S360

2010-07-21 Thread Mike
> > Are those the standard Marathons? > Yeah, no SmartGuard or anything like that. I've been using them on my commuter for the past year and a half. They say 700x40 but are really more like 37. I also have a set of 700x47 that Rivendell sells and those are good too. In fact, I'll probably use thos

Re: [RBW] A double top tube Quickbeam

2010-07-21 Thread Bruce
Devon's bike has other interesting features besides the double top tube. The hubs for instance, and the bar bag. From: "eddie...@gmail.com" To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 5:15:56 AM Subject: [RBW] A double top tube Quickbeam Spotted in Washing

[RBW] Re: Removing Cork Grips

2010-07-21 Thread Angus
I didn't glue mine onand glad I didn't cause I've already changed the stem. The bar end shifter stops them from moving backwards, the brake lever stops them from moving forward and the groove/shifter cable housing stop almost all of the rotation. Angus On Jul 20, 10:14 am, Ginz wrote: > Ok,

[RBW] A double top tube Quickbeam

2010-07-21 Thread eddie...@gmail.com
Spotted in Washington, D.C. My wife wrote it up at her Chasing Mailboxes blog: http://chasingmailboxes.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/devons-rivendell-quickbeam-with-the-double-top-tube/ Ed Felker Washington, D.C. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne